Intelligent CIO APAC Issue 26 | Page 48

COUNTRY FOCUS : PHILIPPINES
Bayad , a leading payment platform in the Philippines , is utilizing Aqua ’ s portfolio of cloud-native security solutions to ensure security and compliance of its digital wallet platform , biller aggregator service and bills payment platforms .

Bayad secures its Digital Tr with Aqua Security

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Bayad ( CIS Bayad Center , Inc .) is the largest multi-channel payment platform in the Philippines , and the country ’ s pioneer in outsourced payment collection .

Bayad offers a suite of solutions ranging from dependable bill collection for corporate partners to reliable , convenient payment services for the public . Bayad emphasizes security of sensitive data and high availability , which allow businesses and customers to confidently accomplish their financial and commercial interests .
The challenge
Bayad has been investing in a shift to cloud-native application methodologies , using container and serverless technologies to increase agility , scalability and resilience of key applications .
As part of this initiative , the organization must enable developers to focus on writing code while eliminating roadblocks to secure deployment . Operating in a highly regulated industry required Bayad to overcome some critical challenges , including :
Bayad uses Aqua ’ s portfolio of cloud-native security solutions to ensure security and compliance of its digital wallet platform , biller aggregator service and bills payment platforms .
• Ensure that stakeholders , from development to security , have visibility into the risk posture and compliance status of development artifacts , running applications and cloud environments .
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